Mask mandates in Missouri highlight political divisions
Kansas City hit its highest positivity rate of COVID cases since the pandemic began at 34.4%
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U.S. urges Americans in Afghanistan to leave immediately
A security alert urges Americans to leave on commercial flights as Taliban militants are attacking Afghan cities.
NASA studies Mars rover sample collection failure
NASA says the sampling failure likely is due to the nature of the targeted rock, not a hardware problem.
Thousands gather for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally amid U.S. COVID-19 surge
There are no mask mandates and no proof of vaccinations are needed.
Allyson Felix wins 11th medal, more than any other U.S. athlete in Olympic track history
Of her 11 medals, seven are gold.
Apple will scan iPhones for child sex abuse images, winning praise and raising concerns
The head of WhatsApp called it "a setback for people's privacy all over the world."
U.S. men's basketball wins fourth consecutive gold medal
Kevin Durant, Team USA's all-time leading scorer, finished with 29 points and 6 rebounds.
Florida school mask controversy continues as COVID-19 cases surge
An emergency rule in Florida will allow parents to use vouchers to transfer children out of public schools that require masks, but not everyone agrees with the move.
Beloved NYC owl dies after being hit by maintenance vehicle
Barry arrived in Central Park in October, becoming an instant celebrity and a beacon of hope for New Yorkers amid the pandemic.
Aide who accused Cuomo of groping speaks out
The woman, who has not been identified, is one of 11 accusing Cuomo of sexual harassment.
Students ask Supreme Court to stop college vaccine mandate
This is the first time the Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on a vaccine mandate.
Man arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed actress Lisa Banes
Brian Boyd, 26, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and with failure to yield to a pedestrian.
Cuomo attorney pushes back against accusers, challenges investigation
His attorney accused investigators of failing to conduct an "open-minded" investigation and said they "acted as prosecutors, judge and jury."
Amazon latest big employer to require workers to wear masks
Online retailer joins growing number of major U.S. companies requiring on-site employees to wear masks.
Three men charged with assaulting a trans woman in Puerto Rico
Activists have identified the victim as Alexa Negrón Luciano, a 29-year-old homeless trans woman who was found dead on the same day as the alleged assault.
Trump's 250-foot arch wins approval from committee stacked with allies
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
